FINE SAND STONE SHIVA LINGA
10th - 12th Century
Code: 0620 - Price: POA

A nice sandstone Linga. This was the most popular form of Shiva worshipped in Cambodia. The popularity of linga worship after the introduction of Hinduism to Cambodia is connected with the earlier worship of earth-gods in the form of unsculptured stones throughout Indochina. The linga is divided into three parts which can be interpreted as showing the entire Hindu trinity incorporated within the cosmic power of Shiva. The square lower section represents Brahma the creator, the octagonal middle section represents Vishnu the preserver, while the upper cylindrical section represents Shiva the destroyer. Precise dating to a particular period is difficult although the emergence of Buddhism in the 13th Century tells us it must be before this date. The wear is uneven, indicating the piece was buried laid down as the stone is in better condition depending on which side we look at. The patina is consistant over the entire piece. Would make a substantial addition to any collection. There are no cracks or flaws other tan the weathering on the sandstone on some sides.

Good condition no restoration or repairs.
Height 17.75" high (45cm) x 5.75" (14.5cm) wide
Weight almost 20kg

UNUSUAL SAND STONE NAGA DEITY
10th - 12th Century
Code: 0690 - Price: POA

A very unusual Sandstone carving of a Naga deity. The figure portrayed with a body in human form with a three headed Naga. The posture is that of prayer. Carved from Sandstone which has aged with a wonderful original patina. It has been weathered by the passing centuries and has received no re-cutting and/or restoration. Guaranteed.

Good condition no restoration or repairs.
Height 13.75" high (35cm) x 10" (25cm) wide
Weight:

FINE SAND STONE PANEL
11th Century
Code: 0691 - SOLD

A fine and detailed relief carving, probably once formed part of a lintel. The central figure a standing female deity, surrounded by stylised arches of foliage an indication of an 11th century date. Guaranteed. The panel although not huge is exceptional and has a wonderful original patina. It has been weathered by the passing centuries and has received no re-cutting and/or restoration.
Good condition no restoration or repairs.
Height 13.8" high (35cm) not including stand x 8" wide (20cm)
Weight: kg.

SAND STONE NAGA BUDDHA
12th - 13th Century
Code: 0657 - POA

An interesting sandstone Khmer Naga Buddha fragment. The Buddha sitting in the posture of Virasana meditation on three coils of Naga Muccalinda, coils are as usual smaller at the bottom and largest to the top, The Buddha would have been protected by the hooded canopy of the seven headed cobra. Both hands in dhyanamudra. Now only the lower half remaining and broken in two, the breaks are ancient with weathering clearly visible on either side. Detail of the scales are still defined on the naga.

Buddha protected by the hood of Muccalinda have a long history in Buddhist art. They illustrate a moment in the life of Buddha Shakyimuni when he was shielded from a storm by the serpent. This event is believed to have happened within the first six weeks after Shakyimuni attained Buddhahood, is often represented in the visual arts throughout South East Asia.
Height 13.5" high (34cm) not including stand x 11.75" high (30cm) wide
Weight: kg.

MONGOOSE & COBRA SANDSTONE CARVING
11th - 12th Century
Code: 0698 - POA

An interesting Khmer sandstone carving depicting a contest between a mongoose and a cobra, a source of entertainment to the ancient Khmer. The piece, dating from the Angkor period 11-12th century, The mongoose with its paws holding a cobra, in a fight to the death. The mongoose appears to the viewer in what could be mistaken as an affectionate embrace, however, examination of the mongooses face shows determination to survive. The piece is completely original, no restoration or re-cutting. It is a rare and unusual piece, this character appears many times through stone carving from ancient Cambodia. The mongoose wears a stylized elaborate collar and short sampot. The stone surface has a wonderful mottled ochre patina across the entire surface, exactly what one looks for in this type of ancient stone, carved in the round. Guaranteed
Good condition no restoration or repairs.
Size: 5.3" (13.5cm) tall x 4.2" (10.5cm) wide
Weight: 1kg.

GARUDA SANDSTONE CORBEL
10th - 12th Century
Code: 0699 - Price: POA

Sandstone Garuda - a mythological animal that's half-man and half-raptor. A popular figure throughout South East Asian iconography. Carved into a corbel or upper piller decoration. The Garuda stands astride with arms raised high in support, stylised face and large eyes, surrounded by scroll work, when compared to a bronze attribute to the late 12th - early 13th century there are distinct similarities, suggesting a similar date, nice original light coloured patina. It has been weathered by the passing centuries and has received no re-cutting and/or restoration Guaranteed.

Refer: Khmer Art: The civilisation of Angkor, Madeleine Giteau 1977 page 131.

Good condition no restoration or repairs.
Height 9.5" high (24cm)
Weight:

SAND STONE ARM OF A DEITY
11th - 12th Century
Code: 0674 - POA

A beautiful sandstone arm of a standing Khmer deity. Right arm and hand, thumb touching four finger 11cm long with a beautiful deep rich brown patina, the patina is even and consistant over the entire pieces, evidence to support that this arm was not recently removed from the figure. Pieces like this are now becoming increasingly collectable.
Size: 4.4" (11cm) long
Weight: kg.

KHMER FEET & BASE
11th -12th Century - Baphuon/Angkor period
Code: 0700 - Price: POA

Sandstone feet and base of a standing Khmer Deity, a fragmentary piece but never-the-less an interesting item, wonderful patina across the entire surface. Sold unmounted, however for an additional price we can mount on a welded black metal stand. It has been weathered by the passing centuries and has received no re-cutting and/or restoration Guaranteed.
Good condition no restoration or repairs.
Height 9.9" (55cm).
Weight: 5kg.